Samsung PL200 vs Sigma SD10

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was announced 6 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the PL200 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sigma SD10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 against the SD10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and SD10 is 94 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung PL200 will render extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer PL200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.